Making Yummy Healthy Kefir Water in Appalachia

Watch this video to see how I make kefir water for my family here in the mountains of Appalachia. We love the fizzy taste and it makes us feel better too!
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[@jessiroseh77]

You probably won’t see this, because this is an older video, but I made delicious blueberry kefir water using blueberry preserves! Just add a big spoonful to the second ferment.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful! I will have to try that 😀

[@gloriahayes2488]

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[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@gloriahayes2488 Thank you!

[@beverlycharles6534]

Yum!! I am just starting to make kefir water, I don't drink sodas and the carbonated waters are suddenly $$$. I will give this a try. I bet it will also be delish in milk Kefir as well. So happy I read this, I never thought of that! ❤❤😊😊

[@dwampler]

If your using a whole pineapple you can use the pineapple peel to make a different fermented drink: Tepache. Cover the peel with water, add sugar, and leave to ferment for a few days or up to a week. The water will ferment with the naturally occurring bacteria in the pineapple peel. Delicious!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks for the tip 😀

[@diannamc367]

I just heard of this last week!😊

[@Lucifurion]

YOU’RE

[@jewellhershey5051]

This is the best water kefir tutorial I’ve found yet. Also, thanks for giving the source for the grains. I’ve made milk kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, lactic fermented pickles, yogurt, cheese, ginger bug, and sourdough for years. I’m really looking forward to making the water kefir now. Thanks!

[@narayanansl2722]

wow sir/ma'am your passion in fermentation is in a whole another level.

[@sandracastle42]

What in the world is ginger bug?

[@Needshoe]

Holy moly, your the only person out of who knows how many on KZbin that have actually answered all of my question that I have on this subject. I agree with others that this is the best water kefir tutorial that I've came up on. 🙂👍

[@johnwaite6221]

Hello Tipper , I came across your channel about a month ago and have been watching several of your videos. I normally do this before I commit to subscribing to a channel. With that being said I love your channel and your family so much I have jumped on board and have become a subscriber as of today . Thank you for the wonderful content that you and your family put together for us viewers ❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Welcome and thank you! So glad you are enjoying our videos 😀

[@lorettataylor9902]

They are the best on KZbin.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

@@lorettataylor9902 You are so kind!! 😀

[@beachgirl6565]

Start out by introducing water kefir slowly. Only 1/2 cup per day and increase gradually. You will probably feel the effects of it quickly if you don't eat or drink fermented foods on a regular basis.

[@wonderwoman5528]

Which effects have you noticed?

[@heavenlycontentedsoaps6453]

I do it and love it and get tired of the process and store in frige. My grains live for months without even feeding them fresh sugar water. I bought the same grains you have. They are still living 4,years later.

[@gigievans395]

EXCELLENT! The more u ferment the better you are! ❤️👍💯

[@fermentillc]

Facts. This is scientifically proven.

[@bluegirl777]

I've been waiting for this video!! We have tried milk kefir and didn't care for it, same with kombucha. I'm excited to try this. I had no idea there was such a thing as kefir water until you mentioned it. Thank you for sharing!!! :)

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Hope you like it!

[@barbjs2000]

Milk kefir is good in baking especially cornbread instead of buttermilk.

[@jimkugler5725]

If you try blueberry again try crushing the 🫐 in a bowl so you can save the juice, it might give you a better flavor. Just a thought on my part. I certainly do like the idea of a flavor water that is not store bought. Thank you and Corie

[@debishaw9355]

This is great! I had to refresh my memory on what the benefits of kiefer water was! The ginger and lemon sounds delicious

[@ruthcollins2085]

I bought the Florida Sun Keifer too,I make it and we love it ,I let mine set for 3 days and let the pressure off once a day on that 3rd day I bottle mine up put different things in mine too. I love lemon 🍋 and lime, and apple 🍏 I love pineapple 🍍 and I Bergamot juice you can buy a bottle of that off Amazon for $15 dollars.Mine are so full bubbles when I pour off I just add what ever flavor and bottle and refrigerate...But I let my Keifer grains grow and not pull out ,well I pulled out enough to give back to my daughter in-law to get her jars a gal each going again. She killed hers off somehow. But I pretty much let mine stay in the jar it seems to me it works fermenting the water faster and I don't have to leave it out for another 2 or 3 days after I flavor it with my fruit..We love our Keifer water in Virginia.. I saw you first video on it and I had to try it. Thank you so much..

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful! Thank you Ruth 😀

[@TerryC69]

Kefir was unknown to me prior to your video. I reckon I am subject to learn all manner of things on this channel. Great content!

[@gemigirl5521]

I started making Kefir water about the same time as you. It’s not only delicious but so fun to try different flavors. So far the best I’ve made is with some organic dark cherry juice. I’ve noticed it takes a lot longer to ferment since it’s cooler in my house now.

[@dr.froghopper6711]

Insightful analysis Ms. Tipper! I’m interested in fermentation myself but I’m having a hard time getting my family thrilled with it. This might work because we do lots of spearmint and other herbal teas. I’m a kitchen science geek and my kitchen is my laboratory. From growing gourmet mushrooms to all kinds of food preservation-I have to learn how to do it, show the family and then, maybe, they get enthused. They enjoyed eating the mushrooms but I could never get them involved in cultivation.

[@sunflowerz54]

I just love your post!! Thank you

[@valerieherrington3124]

Going to start trying this. Thanks for sharing your journey with us!!

[@Coolwhipinmyhair]

I’ve been waiting for this video on water kefir!

[@janemay8721]

Sounds so good! Thank you for sharing

[@irenehaugen6143]

My mother made this... we called it yeast water, but it did have those pearly beads. Mind you, that was in the 1960ies!! She sliced lemons into the water and we liked it. Actually, she and I were the only ones who drank it, my 4 brothers and dad did not like it and never touched it. So, my mother ended up calling it "Ladie's water". I grew up in Switzerland, and we used homeopathic medicine primarily. Thank you and God bless you and your lovely family!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Fascinating-thank you!

[@sallyeblen7032]

can't wait to try, thanks for sharing

[@woodswitch8879]

So helpful, thank you Tipper.

[@kimberlyking9947]

Thanks for sharing this demonstration Tipper I want to make some Kefir water for sure. The grains would make awesome Christmas gifts too as well as some big old jars, some ginger, lemon balm, all the stuff needed to do fermentation would make one awesome gift I would think.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Great idea!

[@niftythriftybits3727]

I agree! A kefir water kit!?

[@donnakotoff9949]

Thank you!! Definitely have to try this!

[@timfarris6801]

Tipper I love your kitchen theirs a place for everything . I would love to try that kefir with goose berry's your kefir looks delicious .thank you Tipper ..hi Corey I know your behind the camera 😂 thank yall .....

[@daleschleiger278]

I am going to try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@Cutter-jx3xj]

My grandmother is from Floyd County Kentucky and when I was a small boy she made what she called a Tomato Sopper. Diced onions, ripe tomatoes and I think bacon drippings and vinegar. I am 63, so it's been many years since I have had one. I can't find ANYONE who knows what I'm talking about. Always served with cold, homemade biscuits.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That sounds wonderful 😀

[@lynlandham3779]

Sounds almost like a salsa, doesn't it? Never heard of it, but it sounds good!

[@rogertate5025]

A lot of people that have a KZbin channel sell their own merchandise. I enjoy your cooking ones and when you taste something you say "Umm..So Good". You should sell aprons or towels with that printed on them. Tks for all the videos...I enjoy them a bunch..

[@darlingusa2pettee57]

Good idea, Roger. I'd love to see one that says "Umm So Good" with a background of bluish gray mountains. Can you imagine?

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That's a great idea! Thank yo Roger 😀

[@webbsway]

Thank you so very much for doing this. I deeply appreciate this

[@lorettataylor9902]

Thanks Tipper you make it look easy I'm going to try making some.

[@AClark15]

I have been thinking about starting kefir. So glad I found your channel and this video. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@barbarawilloughby2205]

Thank you for doing this video I have been wondering about the kiffer water!

[@cindypressley4285]

This is a great video, Tip! I've been making it also and I learned from your video today a couple of things to change in my process. The probiotics are certainly good for the body, and I think with a little more time drinking this we will all feel some improvement in our colon! Thank you!

[@trishagusler8985]

Thank you for sharing 🙏

[@joecamel8182]

Thanks for making this video. This really sounds good. I think I will give it a try.

[@doylefoust4802]

And all my years I never heard of such a thing thank you tipper!

[@Jacabiem]

Thank you Tipper for doing this video after your and Corey’s kefir video. That was a great video! But nice to have a second reiteration.

[@robinhaupt9119]

This is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing this Tipper! I can't wait to try it.

[@KB-ku4um]

Great video! I'm excited to try making this. I love the suggestion below for ginger peach! Yum!

[@rhondabutler4172]

Fascinating conversation. So much to learn from our elders.

[@PawPawMountain]

Sounds Great, I'll have to give this one a try! Thanks for the informative video!!

[@raethibodeau9604]

Thanks for sharing this video. I never heard of Kefir water. I will be trying this soon.

[@euri7585]

This is so interesting to me for I have never heard of it before. I am going to think about it and maybe do some research. Thanks Tipper for doing new stuff.

[@patmotley7457]

So interesting! I think I will try with cherries and next summer with figs. Thank you sharing your knowledge and experiences with us.

[@molliebrandon625]

Thank you for sharing this! I’m considering starting some myself. This was very informative!

[@marlettaengland1513]

Great video. I’ve been doing milk kefir for a month or so and love it. Just heard about kefir water and love how you explained everything and actually showed the entire process. I just subscribed to your channel.

[@bluegrassgirl2972]

I'm looking forward to trying this. I just made my order for the Kefir grains.

[@HeyShash]

This is one of the most informative videos on Kefir water. Thank you!

[@buzsalmon]

Tipper you showed me something new tonight! Thanks a bunch!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Buz 😀

[@danieljohnson9147]

Amazing video; thanks for the valuable information…😊

[@larrym.johnson9219]

Hey Tipper, I saw a show on PBS many years ago, and they actually used grapes with the natural yeast that's in the air, to make raised bread dough, without adding any additional yeast just grapes flour and a little bit of salt not too much salt actually inhibits yeast, and the bread actually Rose.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Fascinating 😀

[@Erica-yr3gf]

Awesome video. Thank you ❤❤❤

[@scottmeacham1738]

This is very interesting. I think I will do some research. I love most all fruit. Thank you so much for sharing this video with us!

[@patrickrwhite8354]

Hi tipper I enjoyed that so much. You are very creative and make healthy choices for yourself and your family. 10*s out of 10*s Thank you so much for sharing your hard work.

[@mjperkolator8854]

Thanks so much for this video. I will watch it again then try it.

[@carmentustin9635]

Tipper thank you so much for making this video. I have watched it a couple of times and just ordered my grains using your link. I had to wait until we ended our camping season so I would be home enough to experiment. I am so excited to try keifer water. You are such an inspiration and we enjoy all of your videos.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind-thank you! I hope you like it as much as we do 😀

[@HolmansHomestead]

We have been making water Kiefer also but still perfected. We are definitely going to try the grape thank you for sharing Tipper. Hope you have a great day.

[@paulinegraham6839]

Thank you so much, you explained that perfectly for me, I've watched so many videos on how to do this, I was seriously going to give up on it, thank you very much , I really do appreciate the time you took to explain this to me , now I can start lol !!!!!

[@swoodhaus]

Appreciate you sharing your experience. Makes it easier to do it yourself. Excellent information. Going to have to try it. Going to involve my best friend, like you and Corie. Make it more interesting and have other support. Thanks Tipper!

[@SeeTheWholeTruth]

When talked about what worked more bubbly, it seems "acidity" or "alkaline" seems to be the dividing factor. I absolutely love this! I want to work with the ginger lemon and vanilla bean, Im sure the pineapple will be a hit as well. This is my first introduction to this. And the depth to how your synthesizing and break down of your experience with the process is very appreciated. Going to give a go, thank you. I will share this for those that sample.

[@sbishop16]

I’ve never had this but it looks delicious 😋

[@sallysandwith2424]

I just started with kefir water. After watching and reading about this experience I have been giving a little (few) to my dog and he has really enjoyed them. You might try with your animals. Thanks for your podcast. I love hearing from your family.👵🏻Sally

[@ronnettrobinson8275]

I have got to try it!

[@terryboyer1342]

Very interesting Tipper!

[@CC-te5zf]

The timing is great for this. As fresh veggies become scarce or quality goes down, it's important to try to maintain digestive health in the winter. This is a great thing to add to one's diet, especially this time of year when sunlight is minimized and diets change.

[@nancypatterson868]

Thanks, Tipper for being so thorough with the explanation on how to make kefir water. I have often wondered about it. But it always seemed so difficult.

[@paulamattos725]

I really enjoyed your video! Thanks.

[@paullynch5621]

Please be safe with the glass jars. We made hard apple cider and the second jug blew up, the jug was behind a curtain in the basement pantry but there was glass everywhere on the shelf. We thought we had heard a gunshot the day before real close to the house, but it had to have been the cider blowing up.

[@alisonsower1206]

That is because you must have had a lid on it. With this process you have the loose paper towel or a lid with holes that allows it to breathe so pressure is not built up.

[@judylusk809]

Thank you for sharing ! Very enjoyable to watch and learn about Kifer water.

[@williamhoffer9277]

Great presentation!

[@Dougeb7]

I love those big glass jars you have! I need to find something like that. Cheers, and God bless!

[@OriginalGirl59]

As long as your metal is stainless steel it's ok, it won't hurt your grains. NEVER USE SILICON I made that mistake 10 years ago when I started making milk kefir and the silicon spatula I used almost killed all my grains. They kept getting smaller and smaller until I found out why as soon as I started using a wooden spoon, they began to grow. I really enjoyed your video thank you.

[@2008flightgirl]

That’s funny because I use a rubber spatula from the Dollar Tree and my grains are huge! But I use Organic Grass Fed milk. Oh, and a , I’m guessing, a stainless steel strainer.

[@jeanniewright2554]

What a great, helpful tutorial! Thank you, Tipper!!!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gloriajackson2021]

I hope you are able to get the blueberry lime figured out because that sounds so so good!

[@KW-es2bz]

Thanks so much for this!! I tried to do this months ago but the grains were so small they washed through the strainer. Now I’m going to buy these and make grape, lemon, ginger and berries! I love fizzy water and this is big thing for me!🤗

[@grammyb5216]

I’m excited about this Tipper. Thank you so much. I was thinking, if you want to try a vanilla bean again, put it in with something else that you like. I think orange might be really good. I think just anything that you know sort of, would go with vanilla. This was another really great video. They are all so good. ♥️🙏🤠

[@davidhalldurham]

Tipper, excellent, informative video! I've been making milk/cream kefir for years. The grains are different of course, but the process is similar. My typical breakfast is a glass of kefir with a handful of blueberries and banana slices. It's just delicious! Just as you mentioned, I've heard that kefir grains don't like touching metal. I personally think it's just an old wives' tale, but others talk about a bad "molecular reaction" between metal and kefir grains. I've never had an issue, but the grains come in contact with metal only when I'm draining them off and that's just for a few seconds.

[@shenry4485]

I’ve heard you talk of kefir water but didn’t know how you made yours. This was a very informative video.

[@janreynolds3794]

I really enjoyed this!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@annswinton7980]

I found this really interesting, I haven’t tried it before, just making it with milk! Definitely going to try it!

[@debbieroberts600]

Sounds Delicious! Thanks for Sharing ! The Pinneapple sounds Really Good! And the one with Ginger & Lemon Balm! Have A Blessed Day!

[@florencehendrick4781]

Thank you Tipper, I've never had kefir water, only the kefir that tastes like buttermilk, and I love that. So, I'll give this a try.

[@teresahill14]

I live in Florida but watch your videos because it keeps me in touch with my roots. I am from Sparta, NC and most of my family lives there and in Galax, Va both are in the Appalachian Mountains. I have made your candy, watched your different vlogs from the holidays, your interview with your Granny, just reminds me so much of home. I am going to try the water.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@littlebird585]

Thank you for this video. My grains are on order so this was very helpful.

[@denisescull4227]

I've been wondering about kefir water, especially since you've talked about it a couple of times. The way you explain things makes it easier to understand. Thanks for sharing what you've learned.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so welcome!

[@randybarentine5762]

Going to do this. Awesome video

[@ericmgarrison]

I love me some strawberry/rhubarb kefir water, and I agree - I love lemon ginger as well.

[@LadyAlyseGrandmaGamer]

Well done and full of information. Thanks. :)

[@sharonlatour6230]

Tipper ,this is so interesting! I have heard of milk kefir, but never heard of kefir water. I think it would be better for me. I may try this! Thank you!!

[@kgold5962]

Very helpful information. Thank you.

[@MyTube4Utoo]

Very interesting and helpful for someone just getting started. Thank you.

[@joenperkins2138]

We are going to give it a try. Thanks

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Hope you enjoy 😀

[@goodgrieflouiser5807]

I've got my wife hooked on Kefir low fat milk. she uses it in her cereal and smoothies. Our favorite is strawberry, and I use it in my cereal as well. Now I want to try your Kefir water. I bet I get those same expressions you get when tasting the different flavors. Thanks for sharing your methods of trial and error so your subscribers don't have to. Love the Pressley's

[@benlaw4647]

Thanks tipper! Enjoyed this! It definitely is delicious and good for you ! I'm like you , I love coconut, but not with this i agree , The fruits are much better ...appreciate y'all always...God bless....🙏❤

[@sundrop3911]

Definitely gonna try this. I also have never heard of keifer water. I have fermented saurkraut before. I eat a tablespoon of it a few times a week , especially when I'm craving something kind of sour.

[@tinachambers4887]

I'm gonna give it a go thanks Tippe

[@monicaberning8373]

As far as your blueberry situation, I know when I made kombucha, it made a difference flavor-wise how much I cut up the fruit. Which I especially noticed with blueberry. It's definitely an adventure to try and get it all right!

[@donnawest866]

Thanks Tipper! I’m ordering my kefir water granules tonight. I definitely want to try this. 👍👍👍

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Hope you enjoy 😀

[@Sandra-qt4wr]

Going to try this.

[@yvonnehennesser5907]

The best video of kefir making I’ve seen yet ! Second to none. And I’ve seen quite a few… Also love that you go through the process twice. And strangely you’re the first to tell about the kefir cage. Wow. This will make my life easier. Again thanks🙏🏼

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much 😊

[@DianeEgby-Edwards]

An excellent presentation, Thankyou. I have been making kefir for quite a while, but I haven't been as adventurous as you with the fruit, but now I'm going to do it. Here in UK the weather has been so cold that it slowed the grains down so I leave it for 36 to 48 hrs. during winter. Thanks again x 😀